Bengaluru has just seen a real-life version of the movie Phir Hera Pheri. But this time, it’s not Baburao, Raju, or Shyam. It’s a Kerala couple—Tomy and Shiny.
For the last 25 years, Tomy and Shiny lived in Bengaluru and ran a chit fund called A&A Chits and Finance. Their offer? A dream deal. Returns between 15 to 20 percent on your money. Fast, easy, and too good to be true.
At first, everything looked perfect. People got paid. Word spread. More people joined in. Some even sold their homes. Others used money saved for weddings, medical bills, or their children’s future.
But then, the money stopped.
When the Dream Turned Into a Nightmare
One day, the phones went silent. The office was shut. Tomy and Shiny were gone.
Over 300 people have now filed police complaints. They say they were cheated of crores of rupees. Many trusted the couple with their life savings.
According to reports, the couple had been facing a major financial crisis. But instead of being honest, they chose to run. Police believe they have liquidated assets and fled the city.
Real-Life ‘Lakshmi Chit Fund’
Just like in Phir Hera Pheri, where a chit fund scam turns lives upside down, the Tomy and Shiny scam has done the same.
Police have launched a manhunt. The search is on. People are angry, hurt, and feel betrayed.
Many investors are now urging others to stay alert and avoid such high-return schemes. “If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is,” says one victim.
Bengaluru Police Steps In
The Ramamurthy Nagar Police have registered an FIR. Investigations are in full swing. Authorities are looking into how the couple managed to run such a scheme for so long without being noticed.
Sources say the company’s accounts are under scrutiny. Any assets found will be seized. But for now, the couple remains missing.
The Tomy and Shiny scam is more than just a news story. It’s a warning. It shows how easy it is to fall for the promise of quick money.
In a world full of get-rich-quick traps, this case is a reminder: always do your homework before investing.
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